2011 CHIRON FZ12MT VERTICAL MACHINING CENTER

Technical Description

The 2011 Chiron FZ12 MT is a multi-axis CNC mill-turn machining center from Chiron Group SE of Tuttlingen, Germany, representing the complete machining variant of the Series 12 platform designed for six-sided part completion from bar stock in a single setup. The FZ12 MT incorporates a main milling spindle, turning C-axis, counter-spindle, and revolver tool system, supporting up to 10 simultaneous CNC axes for the most complex multi-process part geometries. The milling spindle reaches speeds up to 40,000 RPM in the high-speed configuration through HSK-A40 or HSK-A50 tooling, enabling high-speed finishing of aluminum and non-ferrous precision components alongside turning operations. Axis travels are 550 mm (21.7 inches) in X, 400 mm (15.7 inches) in Y, and 420 mm (16.5 inches) in Z. As a bar-fed mill-turn center, the FZ12 MT does not employ a conventional work table; workpieces are held in the turning spindle and presented to the milling spindle for complete machining. Control is provided by the Siemens 840D sl CNC system. Machine overall dimensions and weight were not confirmed from publicly available documentation. The FZ12 MT is used in precision subcontract, medical, and aerospace industries for complete machining of complex rotational and prismatic components from bar stock.